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Mother  Earth's  Children 

The  Frolics  of  the 
Fruits  and  Vegetables 


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SCHOOL  OF  INFORMATION 
AND  LIBRARY  SCIENCE 

THE  LIBRARY  OF  THE 

UNIVERSITY  OF 

NORTH  CAROLINA 

AT  CHAPEL  HILL 


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DIALECTIC  AND  PHILANTHROPIC 

SOCIETIES 


Mother  Earth's 
Children 

The    Frolics    of   the 

Fruits  a}zd   Vegetables. 


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BY 

Elizabeth  GordorT 

Author    of 
Flower  Children ,    Bird   Childreri, 


Wltn  illustraticms   by 

M.T.Ross 


Published  by 

THE  WISE-PARSLOW  COxMPANY 

NEW  YORK 


Copyright  MCMXIV 

P.  F.  Volland  &  Co. 

Chicago,  U.  S.  A. 


^  I  hiis  llUle  book  is  a 
C/  ihank- offering  io  ihe 
thousands  of  IMle  friends 
who  have  so  loyally  given 
me  Iheir  best  in  the  way 
of  encourayemenl  and 
appreciation^  and  is  most 
especially  inscribed  io 
Gladys     Doris- 


FOREWORD 

SEED,  little  friends,  is  really 
a  plant  or  a  tree  all  wrapped 
up  in  a  little  brown  bundle. 
If  you  plant  it  in  the  ground 
it  will  grow,  and  when  it  is  old  enough 
it  will  bear  fruit,  because  God  has 
made  it  so. 

^  Among  all  the  children  of  A'lother 
Nature,  the  fruits  and  vegetables  are 
probably  the  most  useful  to  us.  Wher- 
ever we  may  go  some  of  these  little 
people  are  there  before  us,  ready  to 
help  us  by  giving  us  food  and  to  make 
life  easy  and  joyous  for  us. 

^  In  your  Another's  garden  you  will 
always  find  many  familiar  friends;  in 
the  fields  the  graceful  Grain  children 
will  nod  and  beckon  to  you;  in  the 
orchard  the  Fruit  children ,  will  peep 
out  at  you  from  their  leafy  homes; 
along  the  roadside  the  gay  little  Berries 
will  give  you  a  friendly  greeting,  and 
in  the  forest  you  will  find  the  little 
wild  Grapes  climbing  trees  and  playing 
hide  and  seek  with  the  Bird  children. 

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ITTLE  Miss  Radish,  prcu\'  tiling, 
I  las  her  birthday  in  the  spring; 
She  and  the  little  Onions  play 
Out  in  the  garden  all  the  day. 


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HEN  Orchard  Oriole  sings  his  song 
The  Rhubarb  children  troop  along; 
They're  hardy,  healthy  youngsters,  too. 
And  stay  the  whole,  long  summer  through. 


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'AID  Lettuce,  tender-hearted  lass: 
'  "Come  Dandelion,  'neath  my  glass;" 
But  Dandelion  smiled  and  said 
She  liked  the  nice  fresh  air  instead. 


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'AID  Spanish  Onion:     "I  don't  see 
'  Why  people  weep  at  sight  of  me; 
I'm  a  nice,  friendly  sort  of  chappie 
And  like  to  make  everybody  happy. 


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HE  Button  Mushrooms  went  to  play 
With  the  small  Puff  Balls  one  bright  day 
They  had  such  heaps  of  glorious  fun, 
But  all  ran  home  at  set  of  sun. 


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SPARAGUS  In  early  spring 
Came  up  to  hear  the  robins  sing; 
When  she  peeped  out  her  dress  was  white; 
It  turned  green  in  the  sunshine  bright. 


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HE  Green  Pea  children  went  to  sail 
On  the  Sauce  Pan  ocean  in  a  gale; 
'This  boat's  a  shell,"  they  cried;  "Dear  rnel 
We  might  capsize  in  this  deep  sea." 


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(AID  Spinach:     "In  my  dress  of  green 
'  I'm  just  as  happy  as  a  queen. 
I'm  truly  glad  that  I  am  good 
For  little  babies'  early  food." 


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ITTLE  Wild  Stran'berry  came  down 
To  visit  with  her  folks  in  town; 
She's  a  sweet  child  with  charmiiT^  ways, 
And  blushes  modestly  at  praise. 


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I  AID  Endive:     "I  was  born  In  France 
'  But  travel  when  I  get  a  chance." 
Said  Celery:     "I  travel,  too, 
But  my  real  home's  in  Kalamazoo." 


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HE  Carrot  ladies  love  to  go 
To  church  on  Sundays  in  a  row; 
And,  tall  or  short,  each  lady  fair 
Wears  a  green  feather  in  her  hair. 


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EARL  Onion,  tiny  little  thing, 
Lives  out  doors  from  early  spring; 
She's  German,  so  I  understand. 
And  dearly  loves  her  father-land. 


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HE  dainty  little  Water  Cresses, 
In  their  pretty  bathing  dresses, 
Like  water  fairies  splash  and  play 
In  the  cool  brooklet  all  the  dav. 


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MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


CHERRIES  are  ripe,"  said  Old  Blue  Jay 
As  he  flew  by  one  August  day; 
"Why,  he  means  us,"  the  Cherries  cried, 
"Perhaps  we'd  better  go  Inside." 


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HEX  Gooseberry  wears  a  gown  of  green 
She  cries  and  pouts  and  makes  a  scene; 
But  when  her  gown's  a  purplish  hue 
She  never  disagrees  with  vou. 


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HE  String  Beans  love  to  climb  a  pole, 
And  so  their  clothes  are  seldom  whole. 
Mother  Bean  said:     "I'll  mend  the  tatters 
While  they  are  happy,  nothing  matters!" 


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lAID  Dame  Potato:     "Hurry,  Pat! 
'  And  wash  3"Our  face  and  feed  the  cat, 

Then  run  to  school,  or  }"ou'll  be  hite; 

Just  see!     It's  nearly  half  past  eight!" 


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GOOD  morning,  friends  1     Know  who  I  am: 
I'm  Raspberry  who  makes  the  jam; 
You  know — that  on  the  pantry  shelf — ■ 
I  make  that  every  year  myself." 


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HITE  Turnip  said:     "I'm  pale,  I  know, 
And  all  our  family  are  so." 
"I  should  advise,"  said  old  White  Beet, 
"A  course  of  sugar  cakes  to  eat." 


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ED  Pepper  said  a  biting  word 
Which  Miss  Green  Pepper  overheard; 
Said  she:     "Hot  words  you  can't  recall; 
Better  not  say  such  things  at  alL" 


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AID  Miss  Cucumber:     "I  have  brought 
My  fan,  because  the  day  is  hot; 
Our  family  have  a  splendid  rule, — 
Whatever  happens,  we  keep  cool." 


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ISS  Parsley  raised  her  plumy  head, 
And  in  her  modest  manner  said: 
*'I'm  only  asked  to  dine,  1  know, 
Because  my  dress  becomes  me  soP' 


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UMBO'S  a  splendid  southern  cook, 
And,  without  looking  in  the  book, 
He'll  make  a  savory  soup  or  stew, 
And  send  it,  steaming  hot,  to  you. 


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HE  Blueberry  children  love  to  run 
Around  the  hillsides  in  the  sun; 
Smiling  and  jolly,  plump  and  sweet. 
Best-natured  youngsters  one  could. meet. 


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EVERY  one  knows,"  said  Madame  Beet, 
"A'ly  disposition's  very  sweet; 
And  though  to  plumpness  I  am  prone, 
My  color's  every  bit  my  own." 


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MY  new  spring  dress,"  said  Chicory, 
"Is  just  as  lacy  as  can  be; 
Shading  from  green  to  purest  white 
Its  ruffles  are  my  heart's  dehght!" 


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*^IG  Is  the  queerest  chap;  you  know 
The  way  that  fehow  starts  to  grow? 
Just  a  small  bud  upon  the  bough, 
No  ilower  at  all — that's  clever  now! 


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HE  pretty  little  ladies  Rice 
You'll  always  turn  to  look  at  twice; 
They  came  from  India  long  ago, 
And  now  they're  everywhere  you  go. 


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HE  Currant  ladies  look  so  sweet 
In  their  green  dresses,  cool  and  neat. 
They  offer  you,  for  your  delight, 
Their  strings  of  berries,  red  and  white. 


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I  AID  Brussels  Sprout:     "I  am  so  glad 
'  That  I'm  such  a  good-looking  lad." 
Horseradish  said:     "I'm  glad  I'm  plain 
If  good  looks  make  a  chap  so  vain." 


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I  AID  Rutabaga  Turnip:     "Wow! 

'  1  just  escaped  that  hungry  cow; 
I  jumped  behind  a  great  big  tree 
Or  she'd  have  surely  eaten  me!" 


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HE  Blackberry  children  love  to  run 
And  play  beneath  the  August  sun 
Until  each  little  maid  and  man 
Takes  on  a  friendly  coat  of  tan. 


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ARRAGEEN  makes  his  bow  to  you. 
He's  a  sea  child,  that  is  true, 
But  he's  so  jolly — never  cross — 
His  other  name  is  Irish  Moss. 


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'^T^HE  person  they  named  after  me," 
X   Said  Oyster  Plant,  "lives  in  the  sea; 
I'm  very  sure  I  could  not  sleep 
'Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep.'" 


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OUXG  California  Artichoke 
Exclaimed:     "It  Is  the  richest  joke 
That  many  people,  }'oung  and  old, 
How  to  eat  me  must  be  told!" 


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"TAEAR  me!"  Madam  Aluskmelon  said, 
"Those  children  will  not  stay  in  bed; 
Before  the  darlings  get  misplaced 
I'll  tie  each  baby  to  my  waist." 


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ATERMELOX'S  dress  of  green 
Trimmed  in  rose  pink  }'ou  all  have  seen; 
She  has  such  pleasant  smiling  ways, 
We  welcome  her  on  summer  days. 


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LIVE'S  a  sweet  Italian  maid, 
Her  gown  is  green — a  lovely  shade. 
Though  just  at  first  she's  rather  shy, 
You  get  to  like  her  by  and  by. 


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HE  Mustard  Children  grew  so  tall 
They  looked  right  over  the  garden-wall; 
They're  rather  sharp  and  forward,  so 
That's  why  they're  left  outside,  you  know, 


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'AID  Cauliflower:     "I  used  to  be 
'  A  cabbage,  so  some  folks  tell  me; 

When  I've  improved  some  more — who 
knows  ? 

Maybe  I'll  be  a  Cabbage  Rose." 


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AND  in  hand  with  summer  comes 
The  happy  family  called  the  Plums, 
Some  dressed  in  purple,  some  in  red; 
They're  \ery  pretty  and  well  bred. 


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I  AID  Garlic:     "My  home  used  to  be 

^   In  far-off",  sunny  Sicily; 
But  people  here  think  I'm  a  blessing, 
I  make  such  splendid  salad  dressing." 


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AM  really  Is  a  pretty  fellow, 
Though  his  complexion's  rather  yellow; 
When  Winter  comes  he  packs  his  grip 
And  goes  north  for  a  little  trip. 


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I  AID  pompous,  purple  Egg-plant:     "Well 
'  So  that  is  &gg  in  that  queer  shell; 
Really!     It's  very  hard  to  see 
Why  they  named  that  chap  after  me  I" 


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EGETABLE  Marrow  liked  to  tell 
How  he  was  once  an  English  swell; 
Summer  Squash  laughed  and  said:     "My 

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Thai's  quite  the  best  thing  Hi  'ave  'eard.'' 


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AID  Hubbard  Squash:     "All  summer  long 
I'm  on  the  farm  where  I  belong, 
But  in  the  fall,  for  change  of  air, 
I  go  to  see  the  County  Fair." 


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I  AID  busy,  bustling  Mrs.  Quince: 
'  "I  never  ha\'e  a  moment  since 

The  jelly-making  time  is  here; 

We're  making  such  a  lot  this  year." 


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I  AID  Mother  Pear:     "Dear  me!  Those  twins 
^  Are  just  as  much  alike  as  pins; 

I  must  do  something,  I  declare!" 

So  she  cut  little  sister's  hair. 


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ANANA  wears  a  yellow  coat 
Buttoned  quite  snugly  'round  his  throat. 
He  comes  from  where  it's  warm,  you  see, 
And  feels  cold  more  than  you  or  me. 


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ERE'S  an  odd  child  named  Cashew- 
Provides  you  nuts  and  apples,  too; 
Oil  and  wine,  and  other  things 
This  busy  young  Brazilian  brings. 


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A  FOREIGN  lady  of  renown- 
Pomegranate  in  her  crimson  gown. 
Smiling  and  nodding  as  she  goes, 
Looks  like  an  Oriental  rose. 


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ITTLE  Aliss  Sugar  Cane  is  sweet — - 
In  truth,  she's  good  enough  to  eat. 
She  gives  us  sugar,  nice  and  white. 
And  syrup  to  make  things  taste  right. 


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ERR  Burgomaster  Cabbage  said: 
"My  little  dog,  he  needs  some  bread." 
Frau  Cabbage  smiled;  "Just  help  yourself, 
A  fresh  loaf's  on  the  pantry  shelf." 


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ERE'S  Apple,  loved  by  young  and  old 
And  sometimes  worth  his  weight  In  gold. 
We  hail  him  with  delighted  cries 
When  he  comes  to  us,  baked  In  pies. 


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lINEAPPLE  has  so  many  "eyes" 
You  cannot  take  him  by  surprise; 
He's  full  of  sunshine,  through  and  through, 
And  always  has  a  treat  for  you. 


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OFFEE  said:     "I  must  really  study 
To  find  why  my  complexion's  muddy. 
Perhaps  it's  only  tan,  you  know 
I  do  run  out  bareheaded  so!" 


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R.  Green  Tea  comes  from  Japan, 
He's  such  a  wrinkled  little  man; 
He  says:     "My  tea  is  very  nice, 
Will  you  have  sugar,  milk  or  ice?" 


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ARLEY'S  a  bearded  gentleman, 
He  wears  a  suit  of  golden  tan; 
Though  he  has  homes  both  east  and  west 
He  loves  the  prairie  lands  the  best. 


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IDINNA  care,"  said  bluff  Scotch  Oat, 
"For  dinner  at  a  table  d'hote; 
A  bowl  of  porridge  and  some  tea, 
At  home,  are  good  enough  for  me/' 


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I'LL  be  grown  up,"  said  Caraway, 
"And  out  of  school  Thanksgiving  Day; 
That's  a  good  thing,  too,  'cause  you  see, 
They  can't  make  cookies  without  me." 


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■/'"XUR  family's  not  hard  to  suit," 


Said  Mrs.  Peach.     "We're  simple  fruit; 

We  like  most  any  kind  of  weather 

If  the  sun  shines,  and  we're  together." 


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ICKORY  Nut  looks  rough  and  rude, 
Although  at  heart  he's  very  good. 
If  once  you  get  Inside  his  shell 
You're  sure  to  like  him  very  well. 


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I  AID  Cactus:     "On  the  desert  wild 
'  I  used  to  be  a  naughty  child, 
But  since  I  went  to  Burbank's  school, 
I'm  good,  and  live  by  Golden  Rule." 


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THE  boys  all  call  me  'Nigger  Toe,'  " 
Brazil  Nut  said;  "I  think  I'll  go 
Back  to  Brazil;  'twould  serve  them  right 
And  teach  them  to  be  more  polite." 


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OCOANUT  has  a  funny  face, 
E}'cs,  nose  and  mouth  all  in  one  plac^ 
He's  always  busy  selling  milk, 
While  Airs.  Cocoanut  makes  silk. 


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lAID  Mrs.  Peanut,  In  a  flutter, 
^  "I  quite  forgot  to  salt  the  butter;" 
The  little  Peanut  children  said: 
"Why  then,  Mama,  we'll  salt  the  bread." 


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•  AID  Chestnut:     "I  work  for  my  living, 
'  I  stuff  the  turkey  on  Thanksgiving. 

On  winter  days  I  work  down  town; 

You'll  know  me  by  my  coat  of  brown." 


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lERSIMMON  said:     "I'm  up  so  high 
I  can  reach  out  and  touch  the  sky," 
Bre'r  Possum  said:     "Don't  reach  too  far, 
You  might  put  out  a  shining  star." 


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I  AID  Mr.  Gourd :     "You'll  plainly  see 

'  We  are  a  busy  family; 
We  give  you  bottles,  cups  and  things, 
And  curly  vines  for  playtime  rings." 


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ITTLE,  wise,  home-loving  Truffle 
Never  lets  his  temper  ruffle; 
His  home  is  just  beneath  the  ground, 
And  there  he  always  may  be  found. 


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ILD  Grape  just  loves  to  run  away 
And  in  the  green  woods  climb  and  play; 
You'll  know  him  when  among  the  trees 
His  fragrant  blossoms  scent  the  breeze. 


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HOUGH  Miss  Grape  Fruit  is  very  young 
Her  praises  are  on  every  tongue; 
And  though  she  travels  everywhere 
She  has  a  very  modest  air. 


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HE  Lemons  every  summer  go 
In  groups  to  see  the  Wild  West  Show; 
Come  rani  or  shine,  they  never  stay 
At  home  on  any  circus  day. 


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ISS  Cotton  is  a  fairy  queen 
In  her  white  dress  all  trimmed  with  green; 
To  other  children  everywhere 
She  sends  such  pretty  clothes  to  wear.     . 


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MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


M 


ISS  Orange  said:     "Fd  like  to  know 
Those  pretty  mountain  girls  called  'Snow;'" 
"Don't,"  said  her  Dad,  "or  we  are  lost; 
They're  relatives  of  Sir  Jack  Frost." 


S3 


^  MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


M 


ISS  Beechnut  wears  a  pretty  bonnet 
With  little  fuzzy  feathers  on  it. 
She's  very  sweet,  and  always  good; 
Her  home  is  in  the  deep,  wild  wood. 


84 


L  MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


I  WORK,"  said  genial  Mrs.  Wheat, 
"To  give  the  world  enough  to  eat; 
I'm  always  happy  when  there's  bread 
Enough,  so  every  child  is  fed." 


85 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


c 


ITRON  Is  very  plump  and  round, 
He  likes  to  roll  upon  the  ground; 
Come  rain  or  shine  he's  always  happy, 
A  nice,  contented  little  chappie. 


86 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


C 


RANBERRY  dearly  loves  to  go 
Wading  in  places  wet  and  low; 
She  wears  soft  gowns  of  dainty  floss. 
Made  of  the  pretty  yellow  moss. 


87 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


'AID  Indian  Corn:     "I'm  heap  rich  brave, 
'  Much  shiny  gold  I  make  and  save." 
So  Squaw  Corn  went  and  bought  a  bonnet, 
And  a  silk  gown  with  tassels  on  it. 


88 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


N 


ORTH  Wind  came  whistling  by  one  day 
W  here  the  Tomatoes  were  at  play; 
It  gave  those  children  such  a  fright 
They  put  their  blankets  on  that  night. 


89 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


T 


HE  oddest  child — when  all  is  said — 
Of  those  we've  met,  is  St.  John's  Bread; 
He's  Spanish,  so  I've  understood. 
And  makes  a  food  that's  very  good. 


90 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


T 


HE  Nutmeg  children  ran  away 
To  tease  the  cook  on  baking  day. 
Said  Alother  Nutmeg,  in  surprise: 
Why!  Who  will  spice  the  custard  pies?'* 


91 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


T 


HE  Pumpkin  children,  every  one, 
On  Hallowe'en  go  out  for  fun; 
With  Jack  o'lantern  and  his  crew 
They  find  such  jolly  things  to  do. 


92 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


w 


HEN  Jack  Frost  said:     "Now,  children  all, 
Go  in  before  the  snowflakes  fall," 
Parsnip  declared  he  liked  the  snow 
To  cover  him,  and  didn't  go. 


93 


MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


'IR  English  Walnut,  pompous,  fat, 
'  Is  quite  a  great  aristocrat. 

His  family  is  very  old; 

They  lived  in  Bible  times,  we're  told„ 


94 


^  MOTHER  EARTH'S  CHILDREN 


T 


HE  Popcorn  children  are  so  dear 
They  stay  with  us  all  through  the  year. 
They  like  to  dance  in  dresses  white 
Around  the  open  fire  at  night. 


95 


INDEX 


Apple 

62 

Lemon 

81 

Artichoke  . 

43 

Lettuce 

11 

Asparagus 

14 

Muskmelon 

44 

Banana 

57 

Mustard    . 

47 

Barley 

66 

Nigger  Toe  (Brazil  Nl 

t)      . 

72 

Beechnut  . 

84 

Nutmeg     . 

91 

Beet 

33 

Ohve 

46 

Blackberry 

40 

Orange 

83 

Blueberry 

32 

Oyster  Plant 

42 

Brussels  Sprout 

38 

Parsley 

30 

Button  Mushrooms 

13 

Parsnip 

93 

Cabbage    . 

61 

Peach 

69 

Cactus 

71 

Peanut 

74 

Caraway    . 

68 

Pear 

56 

Carrageen 

41 

Pearl  Onion 

20 

Carrots 

19 

Persimmon 

76 

Cashew 

58 

Pineapple  . 

63 

Cauliflower 

48 

Plum 

49 

Celery 

18 

Pomegranate 

59 

Cherries     . 

22 

Popcorn     . 

95 

Chestnut    . 

75 

Potato 

25 

Chicory 

34 

Pumpkin    . 

92 

Citron 

86 

Quince 

55 

Cocoanut  . 

73 

Radish        . 

9 

Cofl^ee 

64 

Raspberry 

26 

Cotton 

82 

Red  Pepper 

28 

Cranberry 

87 

Rhubarb    . 

10 

Cucumber 

29 

Rice 

36 

Currants    . 

37 

Rutabaga  Turnip 

39 

Dandelion 

11 

Scotch  Oat 

67 

Egg  Plant 

52 

Spanish  Onion    . 

12 

Endive 

18 

Spinach 

16 

English  Walnut 

94 

String  Bean 

24 

Fig   . 

35 

St.  John's  Bread 

90 

Garlic 

50 

Sugar  Cane 

60 

Gooseberry 

23 

Summer  Squash 

53 

Gourd 

77 

Tomato    ,. 

89 

Grape  Fruit 

80 

Truffle        . 

78 

Green  Onion 

9 

Vegetable  Marrow 

53 

Green  Pea 

15 

Water  Cress 

21 

Green  Pepper 

28 

Watermelon 

45 

Green  Tea 

65 

Wheat 

85 

Gumbo 

31 

White  Turnip     . 

27 

Hickory  Nut 

70 

Wild  Grape 

79 

Horseradish 

38 

Wild  Strawberry 

17 

Hubbard  Squash 

54 

Yam 

51 

Indian  Corn 

88 

